Houston Food Bank Honors Local Heroes With Inaugural Volunteer Service Awards – May 1, 2026 Awards recognize volunteers for thousands of service hours dedicated to providing food for better lives across Southeast Texas HOUSTON … As National Volunteer Month (April) came to an end, Houston Food Bank recently honored its most dedicated supporters with its [...]
Celebrating Impact: The Inaugural Houston Food Bank Volunteer Service Awards At Houston Food Bank, our mission to provide food for better lives is driven by the hands and hearts of our community. While every hour contributed makes a difference, some individuals and groups have shown an extraordinary level of commitment. To honor this [...]
Houston Food Bank needs you! We are currently hiring for a number of positions in support of our Summer Feeding program. Hires will come onboard end of May through late July/August. Our open positions include:Utility Assistant (2 positions)Production Assistant (18 positions)Cook (2 positions)Rural Non-Congregate Specialist (2 positions)Class C Drivers (10 positions) These position is [...]
The financial strain on our neighbors continues to grow as fuel costs rise. As the price of fuel increases, so do the costs of everyday essentials, making already difficult choices—between paying for housing, fuel, or food—even harder for families across our community. As the need to support our neighbors increases, Houston Food Bank [...]
Through our ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) grant and working with local farms and food producers, Houston Food Bank offers fresh produce to neighbors that need it. Last year alone we provided more than 27 million pounds of local produce, leading to healthy outcomes for neighbors, and crucial support to Houston area [...]
Stir-fry Chicken and Bok Choy For Stir-fry1 teaspoon light sesame oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch chunks)1 head of bok choy washed and cut into 1 inch strips2 large carrots peeled in strips or 1/2 cup matchstick carrots5-6 green onions diced1 tablespoon sesame seeds1/4 cup chopped cilantro if desiredFor Sauce:2 [...]
Roasted Bok Choy 12 ounces baby bok choy (cut in half lengthwise)2 tablespoons olive oilGround black pepper (to taste)1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds Preheat oven to 400 F.Place bok choy on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and a few [...]
Garlic Bok Choy 1 tbsp vegetable oil5 cloves garlic - minced2 large shallots - minced2 pounds baby bok choy - halved or quartered2 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp sesame oil1 tsp crushed red pepper - optional Add the oil to a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire surface of [...]
HOUSTON FOOD BANK PARTNERS WITH ZERO WASTE HOUSTON TO CONTINUE SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS – APRIL 20, 2026 February efforts alone created 13,533.30 lbs. of compost HOUSTON … When Houston Food Bank moved into its current headquarters at 535 Portwall in 2011, they not only quadrupled their office, warehouse and volunteer spaces to better [...]
On April 10th, Houston Food Bank partnered with the Houston Eviction Advocacy Center and the Keep Harris Housed Coalition (of which we are a part) to host a lunch and learn about evictions. The discussion highlighted how evictions create a domino effect that leads to food insecurity and other hardships, and explored ways [...]